Whether it's minimum wage rules, the increasing prevalence of part-time over full-time employment, or the continued attacks on unions, governments have not always had the best interests of the "common worker" In a follow-up to our episode on contract work, Adam and Mike discuss their opinions and suggestions for changes that should be made in the employment landscape. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

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Episode 056 - Employment Standards Recommendations

The four major professional sports leagues in North America are getting closer to getting back to playing. What better time to compare the leagues to the four major forms of political and economic theory? Mike and Adam discuss the differences between Fascism, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism with the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB as a backdrop. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 055 - Professional Sports Leagues as Political Theatre

Who are the Proud Boys? What do they stand for? What are their beliefs, and what is their mission? Adam provides some high-level information about the organization with Mike, providing their opinions along the way. They also venture into white privilege and racism in the wake of the resurgence of Black Lives Matter. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 054 - Proud Boys, White Privilege & Racism

On June 3rd 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal found that Section 33.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada (Self-induced intoxication) infringed on the Charter rights of the accused, causing an uproar about the potential use for said defense in cases of sexual assault and rape. On the heels of this decision, Mike and Adam discuss some recent (and not-so-recent) changes to laws pertaining to alcohol in Canada, in a follow up to Episode 51, "Quirky Laws in Canada". Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 053 - Alcohol Laws

For our 1st anniversary, Mike quizzes Adam about current Ontario Premier Doug Ford with questions about his conduct before he became leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservatives. You might be shocked by the answers (unless you know Doug, in which case you probably won't...) Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 052 - A Quiz about Doug Ford

Like many other places around the world, Canada still has some rather interesting laws on the books that have to make you think "what must have happened for this to exist"? Mike and Adam wade into some of those laws, some that have since been repealed, and some that are still around to this day. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 051 - Quirky Laws in Canada

We seem to have problems taking care of those that need the most help, and the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't helped in those areas. In this week's episode, Adam and Mike focus on the issues arising from long-term care homes, and the fact that, while COVID-19 has brought the problem back into the limelight, we need to do more to ensure the elderly are properly cared for, as well as the people that work tirelessly to make their final years as comfortable as possible. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 050 - Long Term Care in Ontario

It seems like more and more work opportunities that become available to people over time are being sold as "flexible" and "independent". But is this really the best option available for people? Mike and Adam discuss contract labour and its comparison to employment, and what should be done to help protect those that opt to "be their own boss". Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 049 - The Precarious Nature of Contract Work

There's doin's a-transpirin' across the country, but most of us are still only hearing about COVID-19 news. Adam & Mike go province by province (and territory) and review some news items from all areas of the dominion that have happened in the last few weeks. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 048 - Cross Country Check-Up (Please Don't Sue Us, CBC)

Anyone else suffering from COVID-19 burnout? Good! Let's keep talking about other topics then! British Columbia's Lower Mainland has been a haven for organized crime for an extended period of time, and while the provincial government has started to take action, the question that remains is "will it be enough"? With so many facets to the money laundering activities occurring in BC, the task ahead is daunting. Adam & Mike discuss some of the points relating to money laundering as it occurred in BC casinos, with some insight from Mike as a former casino cashier in Ontario. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 047 - Money Laundering in BC Casinos

Should certain companies be treated better than others by the government? Tax cuts, tax credits, specialized beneficial loan agreements, subsidies...the list goes on and on. The system should be an equal playing field for all businesses, but it isn't. Mike and Adam discuss their thoughts and opinions on corporate welfare in Canada. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 046 - Corporate Welfare

COVID-19, isolation and job losses. What a time to be alive. With the introduction of programs like the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and its comparative programs, the discussion about a Universal Basic Income (UBI) has returned to the forefront. Perhaps governments need to make some more serious overtures towards a UBI. But how feasible is it really? Mike and Adam discuss their thoughts and opinions on the matter. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 045 - Universal Basic Income

Amidst the daily noise of COVID-19, the UCP government in Alberta has tried to maintain a relative 'status quo' approach - passing a budget, continuing to invest in oil & gas at the expense of education and health care...and introducing an amendment to the Public Health Act that would essentially allow the creation of new laws with no oversight during a public health emergency. Adam and Mike review and discuss Bill 10, the "Public Health (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act, 2020". Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 044 - Alberta Bill 10

Since we're all spending more time indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people will have returned to video games as a way to pass the time and continue interacting with friends. Video games certainly do have their upsides and downsides, which Mike and Adam delve into with this week's episode (and Mike has troubles with the word 'anonymity'). Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 043 - Video Games & Politics

We're all in this together. Scoring cheap political points in the middle of a worldwide crisis isn't helping the sick and dying. Adam and Mike review, discuss and debate examples of politicians and people using COVID-19 as a way to enhance their public opinion standing. Subscribe to listen to all of our episodes! Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/poutine-politics/id1468816897 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/77wDAUeqUdHpJwAWLMdMOC Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Inalkep3ipxrgbhsoia3jyhgm3a YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TRUHywSyYytmVpsa_l2yQ Become a Patron and gain access to our UNCUT and bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/poutinepolitics

Episode 042 - Politicizing a Pandemic

Welcome to Poutine Politics - Canadian Issues Served with Cheese Curds! Each week, hosts Adam and Mike will bring you their opinions on political and social issues that affect Canadians, whether here at home or around the world. Maybe you’ll agree with them, maybe you won’t. The intent is to bring back rational debate and discussion without the need for name calling and other insults. Listen alone or with family and friends - we encourage respectful discussion with us and your peers of all political stripes. Find us at poutinepolitics.ca and through our different social media connections!

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